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Training Instructor (ATHLETICS)

Department of the Army
U.S. Military Academy
United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS)

Summary

About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$88,005 - $114,413 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
BRF260012
Control number
887555800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

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  • Instructs preparatory school physical education and conditioning courses to prepare candidates for United States Military Academy admission.
  • Coaches collegiate-level sports teams, assists with football and track, maintains athletic facilities, and acts as a recruitment liaison for prospects.
  • Develops daily lesson plans and implements modern teaching and coaching methodologies, incorporating training aids to maximize student participation.
  • Administers and prepares physical aptitude exams and fitness tests to evaluate and document candidates' physical qualification for the Military Academy.
  • Monitors recruited athlete performance across military training, academics, and physical education by collaborating with instructors and tactical officers.
  • Maintains up-to-date performance databases and briefs the Director of Athletics on student-athlete progress, tracking development metrics.
  • Participates in professional seminars and curriculum development committees to plan, evaluate, and revise physical education and intramural programs.
  • Counsels student-athletes on academic, athletic, and school life adjustments while coordinating with department heads and maintaining testing records.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Appointment to this position may be subject to a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a full-time permanent appointment in the Excepted Service.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as work that involves experience and success in working with athletes, coaching, and teaching subjects in Physical Education.

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

-OR-

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.(NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) in the following five areas:

1. Knowledge of college football recruitment, player development, and working with/for institutions that participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)football at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.
2. Ability to teach in a Physical Education program at a four-year college, junior college, or Preparatory School.
3. Mentorship of student-athletes across varying cultural and economic backgrounds.
4. Ability to supervise military or civilian personnel, scheduling athletic events, managing a budget, maintaining supply and accountability of assigned equipment and property.
5. Demonstrated Academic Achievement.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your foreign education evaluation with your application.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two-year trial period may be required, during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 32 - Training position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This position is not eligible for regular, and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework. Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application package will be made to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Your application package (Cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, academic transcripts, references, and narrative addressing the five KSAs.) will be evaluated by a faculty search committee and final selection will be made via interview by the selecting official.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.


Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.


U.S. Military Academy

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY
DO NOT MAIL
West Point, NY 10996
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